53-1001980-01 15 November 2010 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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Contents About This Document In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Supported hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii What’s new in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifying the converged network switch IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address. . . . . . . . . . . 12 Configuring for FCoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting the switch to the Ethernet management network . . . .
Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 FCC warning (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 KCC Statement (Republic of Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 VCCI statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CE statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Document In this chapter • How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii • Supported hardware and software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii • What’s new in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii • Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii • Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . .
Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document.
Notes, cautions, and warnings The following notices and statements are used in this manual. They are listed below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. NOTE A note provides a tip, guidance or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related information. ATTENTION An Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data.
Additional information This section lists additional industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. Industry resources For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. This Web site provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre Channel, storage management, and other applications: http://www.t11.org For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: http://www.
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Chapter 1 Introducing the Dell M8428-k In this chapter • Dell M8428-k overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • NPIV mode and full fabric mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Hardware description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • ISL trunking groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 NPIV mode and full fabric mode • NPIV mode simplifies SAN deployment by using N_Port ID Virtualization. NPIV provides Fibre Channel switch functions that improve switch module scalability, manageability, and interoperability. - For a list of switch module F_Ports mapped to N_Ports in the switch module as shipped from the factory, refer to “NPIV Mode default port mapping” on page 27. NOTE NPIV mode-enabled switches cannot be connected directly into an array; it requires a fabric to support NPIV.
Hardware description TABLE 1 1 Fabric OS components supported in NPIV mode (Continued) Feature Support QuickLoop, QuickLoop Fabric Assist No Security Yes (ADS/DCC Policy) SNMP Yes Speed Negotiation Yes Syslog Daemon Yes Trunking Yes** Zoning NA 1. When a switch is enabled in NPIV mode, RBAC features in the Fabric OS are available, but there are some limitations. 2. In embedded switches, time should be updated by the server management utility.
1 Hardware description FIGURE 1 Port side view 8 7 6 M8428 -k 1 2 3 1 10 GbE CEE ports with bi-color (green/amber) port status LEDs above each port 2 RJ45 console port 3 8 Gbps FC ports with bi-color (green/amber) port status LEDs above each port 4 Switch status LED (green/amber) 5 Power status LED (green) 6 Release latch 7 Server management LED (blue/amber) 8 Release lever 4 5 Top view The nonport side of the switch module (shown in Figure 2) is seated into the enclosure.
Hardware description FIGURE 2 1 Top view 4 1 2 3 1 Switch module release lever 2 Release latch 3 Product label including serial number 4 Midplane connectors Labeling Figure 2 shows the labels appearing on the switch module. A second serial label is located beneath the release lever on the enclosure (visible only when the lever is extended). Transceivers NOTE You must install Dell-approved transceivers in the switch module.
1 ISL trunking groups Transceivers provide optical connections to external devices for both SWL and LWL connections. Replace transceivers with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the switch module. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions when installing transceivers. “Removing and replacing the converged network switch” on page 25 provides details about removing transceivers from the converged network switch.
Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 Perform the following steps to remove the switch module from its shipping package. 1. Open the shipping box and inspect the contents, making sure that nothing is missing or damaged. Do not insert a damaged converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. If the converged network switch appears to be damaged, contact your sales representative before proceeding. 2. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on top of the converged network switch.
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Chapter Configuring the Dell M8428-k 2 In this chapter • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 • Items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 • Modifying the converged network switch IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 • Configuring for FCoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Modifying the converged network switch IP address • If required, management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Note that this is only required if not changing the converged network switch IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. • An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is used.
Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address Use the following steps to connect modify the converged network switch IP address through the CMC CLI. 1. Establish a Telnet session to the CMC CLI. 2. At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is installed. For example, switch-x can be: • • • • Switch-3 for switch module installed in bay B1. Switch-4 for switch module installed in bay B2.
2 Modifying the converged network switch IP address NOTE Refer to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for additional detail. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the switch module using the module’s CLI. Follow the first few steps to establish a terminal emulation session between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for managing the switch module.
Configuring for FCoE d. Click OK. e. From the COM Port Properties window, select the following configuration values: • • • • • 2 Bits per second: 9600 Databits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow Control: None For LINUX or UNIX a. Enter the following at the command prompt: tip /dev/ttyb -9600 b. When the terminal application stops reporting information, press Enter to display the login prompt. c.
2 Connecting the switch to the Ethernet management network 4. Enter the following command: conf t 5. Enter one of the following commands: a. interface intengigabitethernet 0/x where x is the internal port you wish to change b. interface extengigabitethernet 0/x where x is the external port you wish to change 6. The default for internal ports is no shut (enabled) while the default value for external ports is shut (disabled).
Connecting the switch to the fabric 2 1. If the switch module is in full fabric mode, continue with step 2 and step 3. If the module is in NPIV mode, go on to step 4. 2. Log onto the converged network switch through a Telnet connection, using the admin account. 3. Modify the domain ID if required using switch module CLI commands. The default domain ID is 1.
2 Connecting the switch to the fabric NOTE It could take a short time (typically a few seconds, but sometimes up to 20 seconds) for the newly added switch module to appear in the fabric display with its newly assigned domain ID. 4. If you need to install transceivers, install them in the external CEE and FC ports as required. a. Remove the dust plugs from the ports to be used. b. If necessary, remove the end caps from the transceiver. c.
Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to full fabric mode 2 These commands upload the converged network switch configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a replacement converged network switch if necessary. Dell recommends backing up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement switch module.
2 Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode The current browser-based GUI session closes; relaunch browser-based GUI after the switch module reboots. Changing to full fabric mode using the command line interface Complete the following steps to enable NPIV mode using the CLI. 1. Log in using the default administrative account. Login: admin Password: password 2. Enter the following command to disable the switch. switchDisable 3. Back up the switch configurations.
Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode 2 Changing to NPIV mode using the browser-based GUI Complete the following steps to enable NPIV mode using the browser-based GUI. 1. From the management console, open a Web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the converged network switch into the Address field of the Web browser. 3. Log into the browser-based GUI using the default administrative account. Login: admin Password: password 4. From the Fabric Tree, select the converged network switch.
2 Backing up the configuration 5. You can enter the ag ––modeShow command to ensure that the module is in NPIV mode. ag --modeShow The response should be: Access Gateway mode is enabled. You can also enter the ag ––mapshow command to display the F_Port to N_Port mapping. Enter ag ––help command to display a list of all NPIV actions. Backing up the configuration Perform these steps to back up the switch module configuration to an FTP server. 1. Open a Telnet or SSH session to the switch module. 2.
Chapter 3 Operating the Dell M8428-k In this chapter • Interoperability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Accessing the converged network switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Interpreting POST results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Interpreting LED activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Accessing the converged network switch Accessing the converged network switch The converged network switch is managed as a single element. It has a single IP address and appears as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). When SNMP devices send SNMP messages to a management console running SAN management software, the information is stored in a Management Information Base (MIB).
Interpreting LED activity 3 Interpreting LED activity Each converged network switch uses LEDs to indicate status. These LEDs are shown in Figure 4. FIGURE 4 LED Locations 1 3 2 M8428 -k 5 4 1 Bi-color (green/amber) LEDs for 10 GbE CEE ports 2 Bi-color (green/amber) LEDs for 8 Gbps FC ports 3 Server management LED (blue/amber) 4 Power status LED (green) 5 Switch status LED (green/amber) The front panel of the switch module has two sets of LEDs.
3 Locating the serial number TABLE 2 Location System Status LEDs Indicator Color Description Power Green Off - no power On - power is on Status Green/Amber Off - Switch is off Green - OK Amber - boot-up state or one or more ports are offline or reset state Blinking (green/amber alternating) - error CMC Management Blue/Amber Steady blue - Normal/Stack Master Flashing blue - Module identify Steady amber - Not used Flashing amber - Fault Off - on fault/Stack Slave Port status LEDs The following
Removing and replacing the converged network switch 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch Complete the following steps to remove and replace a failed converged network switch. NOTE Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you have a replacement converged network switch or filler panel available because you should not leave the slot on the Blade Server Enclosure open for an extended period of time.
3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from a port Cable Release Bale 1 SFP 3 SFP 2 4 5. Refer to the Hardware Owner’s Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to remove and replace the switch module from the enclosure. . ATTENTION If you are not replacing the converged network switch, use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to maintain proper air flow. Do not leave the slot empty.
Appendix A Dell M8428-k specifications In this chapter • NPIV Mode default port mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Processor and memory specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Weight and physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Facility requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Weight and physical dimensions TABLE 5 Memory specifications Memory type Value PowerPC MPC8548 processor 1.33 GHz SDRAM 1 GB DDR2 Boot flash 4 MB Compact flash 1 GB Weight and physical dimensions Table 6 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the switch module. TABLE 6 Switch module specifications Dimension Measurements Height 32.48 mm (1.27 in) Width 272.75 mm (10.74 in) Depth 307.24 mm (12.09 in) Weight 2.10 kg (4.
Electrical A Electrical Table 8 lists switch module electrical specifications. TABLE 8 Electrical specifications and requirements Dimension Measurements DC input 12 V and 3.3 V from chassis Power consumption About 60 W normally and 70 W maximum measured Architectural specification The switch module meets the specifications shown in Table 9.
A Supported mezzanine cards Supported mezzanine cards The Dell M8428-k currently supports the BR1741M-k 2P mezzanine card. Fibre Channel standards compliance The switch module switch meets or exceeds the Fibre Channel standards for compliance, performance, and feature capabilities as defined in the standards compliance list below. FC-AL-2 INCITS 332: 1999 FC-GS-5 ANSI INCITS 427: (includes the following.) FC-GS-4 ANSI INCITS 387: 2004 FC-IFR INCITS 1745-D, revision 1.
Regulatory compliance A SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.1.0 SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.2.0 Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Dell M8428-k. FCC warning (US only) This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
A Regulatory compliance BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan) 32 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
Regulatory compliance A CE statement ATTENTION This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference, and the user might be required to take corrective measures.
A Environmental regulation compliance Environmental regulation compliance This section describes the China ROHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the switch module. China RoHS The contents included in this section are per the requirements of the People's Republic of ChinaManagement Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information products.
Environmental regulation compliance A TS/HS Dual Language Sheet In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Information Industry), the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration level of Hazardous substances (HS) which may be contained in this product.
A Environmental regulation compliance CHINA ROHS᳝ᆇ⠽䋼/᳝↦⠽䋼(HS/TS)䰤䞣߫㸼 ᳝↦Ϣ᳝ᆇ⠽䋼ܗ㋴ⱘৡ⿄ঞ䞣 ḍЁⱘ<<⬉ᄤֵᙃѻક∵ᶧࠊㅵ⧚ࡲ⊩>> (ֵᙃѻϮ䚼39োҸ)ˈᴀ݀ৌᦤկҹϟ᳝݇ѻકЁৃ㛑᳝ⱘ᳝ᆇ⠽䋼(HS)ⱘৡ⿄ঞ䞣∈ᑇⱘ ֵᙃDŽ Џ㽕䚼ӊৡ⿄ ܝ㑸䗮䘧Ѹᤶᴎ 㒓䏃ᵓ䚼ӊ SFP˄ܝ㑸 ༈˅ 䩷䞥ӊ ᴎẄᬃᶊঞ⒥䔼 䕃ӊ/᭛ḷⲬܝ X O 䪙 ˄PB˅ X X X ∲ ˄Hg˅ O O O 䬝 ˄CD˅ O O O X X O O O O O O O ᳝ᆇ/᳝↦⠽䋼ܗ㋴ ݁Ӌ䫀 ⒈㘨㣃 ˄CR6+˅ ˄PBB˅ O O O O O O O O O ⒈Ѡ㣃䝮 ˅PBDE˅ O O O O O O O O O 㸼⼎ℸ㉏䚼ӊݙৠ䋼ᴤ᭭Ёⱘ᳝ᆇ/᳝↦䞣催ѢSJ/T11363-2006ⱘ䰤䞣㽕∖DŽ 㸼⼎Փ⫼ℸ㉏⠽䋼݊䞣ԢѢϞ䗄䰤䞣㽕∖DŽ Regulatory certifications Table 10 lists the safety and EMC (e
Environmental regulation compliance TABLE 10 EMC certifications (Continued) Country Safety specification Republic of Korea Russia EMC specification KN24 KN22 GOST R IEC 60950-2002 Taiwan (power supply only) United States A GOST R 51318.22-99 (Class A) GOST R 51318.24-99 GOST R 51317.3.2-99 GOST R 51317.3.3-99 CNS13438 UL 60950-1 1st Ed.
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Index A ag --help command, 20 ag --mapshow command, 20 ag --modeEnable command, 18, 19 air flow, 28 architectural specifications, 29 B backing up CEE configuration, 20 FC configuration, 20 beacon, 22 boot flash, 27 BSMI statement (Chinese), 32 C cabling guidelines, 10 Canadian requirements, 33 CEE command shell, 13 CEE ports, configuring, 13 China RoHS, 34 cmsh command, 13, 20 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 commands ag --help, 20 ag --mapshow, 20 ag --modeEnable, 18, 19 cmsh, 13,
copy running-config command, 20 D dimensions, 28 IP address modify using CMC CLI, 11 modify using module CLI, 12 modifying default, 10 ipAddrSet command, 13 ISL trunking groups, 6 ISL trunking, 6 E E_Ports, 2 enable command, 13 errShow command, 22 exit command, 14 external CEE ports, configuring, 13 F F_Ports, 2 facility requirements, 28 FCC warning (US only), 31 fcoeport command, 14 Fibre Channel standards compliance, 30 FL_Ports, 2 flash, 27 FTP server, 20 full fabric mode changing from NPIV mode, 17
O T operating requirements, 28 optional features, 6 full fabric mode, 6 NPIV mode, 6 Telnet, 20 temperature, 28 terminal session with switch module, 12 transceivers, 5 trunking, 6 P port management, 25 port negotiation, 21 port side of the converged network switch, 3 port status LEDs, 24 POST, 2, 22 results, 22 processor, 27 protective foam, 7 U unpacking the converged network switch, 6 V VCCI statement, 31 vibration, 28 R W regulatory certifications, 36 regulatory compliance, 31 release lever, 4 r
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